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David Galinsky's avatar

We are a long way from Walt's Disney. A cherished world is gone. So sad.

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Frank's avatar

If you want to see fully developed and empowered, yet distinctly feminine characters, I suggest watching any of Taylor Sheridan's series. 1923 in particular is spectacular in portraying strong women who are empowered and inspired by finding strong men to fall in love with.

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George MF Washington's avatar

Sheridan is definitely benefitting from being one of the only guys out there willing to buck the modern messaging trend

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Jim's avatar

Again, I have to chide Hollywood for a lack of imagination (or an unwillingness to spend money on something new). Instead of remaking Snow White into predictable woke drivel, come up with a new story instead of dragging down a beautiful one. It's the same with some wanting a female 007 - if you can't create a good, popular female spy story don't waste our time by trying to castrate an existing character.

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George MF Washington's avatar

For sure… we have a lot of issues right now out here in LA

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michael hopper's avatar

More shame added to the Disney name.

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Robert Michael Caudle's avatar

Alright, now I have to subscribe. However, I want it known that I dislike Walsh. He is the least best offering over at DW. An unfunny man with a slew of horrible takes.

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George MF Washington's avatar

Fair enough… thanks for coming aboard!

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George MF Washington's avatar

Wait, do you mean Matt Walsh? Michael Walsh is an author and conservative pundit, but he does not work for the daily wire.

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Robert Michael Caudle's avatar

Ohhhh, yep. Wrong Walsh. Imma dummy.

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George MF Washington's avatar

No sweat, FTR, I agree with you on the other Walsh 🤣

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Diana Compton's avatar

Revising fairy tales and myths, that are loaded with archetypes that speak to our psyches and reveal ancient truths, is about destroying a hated culture. Otherwise they would simply create a new story about a peasant girl who dreams of leading a kingdom.

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George MF Washington's avatar

Yes, but as I often point out, movies are about characters and emotions… not things… that’s why we have a dismissive word to describe to goal of a movie hero… the “McGuffin.”

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Jorg's avatar

I'd say Aristotle codified the rules of story telling rather than invented them but that's a nitpick.

To cite a very old advertising story/joke, "Maybe the dogs just don't like the damn dog food." Certainly a large portion of the public that spends money on entertainment doesn't seem to like the damn woke movies. Same thing happened to the gaming industry.

I feel sorry for those below the top of the "Hollywood Industry" who no longer can make a living by helping make movies, but not the decision-makers at the top. They're trying to sell dog food the dogs won't eat, and the dogs" have too many other options for spending their entertainment dollars.

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